Horizon Reverse Osmosis Seafari Escape 200, Owner'S Manual

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• *** Remote Controller
• *** Soft Start
• Electrical Power to the System
Electrical Requirements
1. Amperage Notes:
Alternating Current powered Systems:
During start up, the current of the Feed Water Pump Alternating Current Electric Motor surges to
“Locked Rotor” or “Starting Amps” amperage for a fraction of a second after which the Electric Motor
begins to rotate. After the Electric Motor achieves full RPM rotation the current drops to normal running
load. This process will take less than 1/2 second.
Therefore, the maximum surge current that the power source must be able to deliver equals the Feed
Water Pump Electric Motor starting amperage listed in the Specification Chapter of this manual. If the
AC Power Source (AC Generator or Dock Power) is insufficient the Seafari Escape Electric Motor will
not gain the full RPM speed needed for it to switch to running amperage mode, will consume “starting
amps” amperage continually, and will either trip the power source circuit breaker or overheat and short
out. Similar results will occur if the Frequency (Hz or Cycles) drop below the minimum requirement
which will occur from a weak AC Generator that slows down when a load is applied to it. This is an
installation problem (insufficient power supply), it is not an Seafari Escape problem.
Direct Current powered Systems:
During start up, the current of the Feed Water Pump Direct Current Electric Motor draws high amperage
for a fraction of a second after which the Electric Motor begins to rotate. After the Electric Motor
achieves full RPM rotation the current drops to normal running load. This process will take less than
1/2 second.
Therefore, the battery bank power source must be fully charged and of sufficient amperage storage
capacity to provide and maintain the full voltage (12 VDC or 24 VDC as appropriate) at the instant of
starting the Feed Water Pump Electric Motor. If the battery bank power is insufficient the Seafari
Escape electronic circuit may “drop out” due to power loss before the Electric Motor even begins to
rotate. This is an installation problem (insufficient power supply), it is not an Seafari Escape problem.
Low DC voltage to the Booster Pump electric motor will also be caused by insufficient diameter power
cables connected from the battery bank, through the boat’s circuit breaker, and on to the Seafari
Escape controller.
Power Source Requirements:
Check line voltage and frequency to ensure that it agrees with the system nameplate. Grounding and
circuit protection should be done in accordance with National Electrical Code. See connection diagram
on nameplate of motor or refer to the diagrams within this manual.
Max. Voltage Min. Voltage Max. HZ Min. HZ HZ (AC) Voltage
DC Systems
15 VDC 11 VDC N/A N/A N/A 12 VDC
30 VDC 22 VDC N/A N/A N/A 24 VDC
AC Systems
15 VDC 11 VDC N/A N/A N/A 12 VDC
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